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ABS

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Basic Definition

ABS stands for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, a thermoplastic terpolymer formed by copolymerizing three monomers. It is a widely used general-purpose engineering plastic with balanced mechanical properties and excellent processability.

The three components contribute distinct characteristics:

  • Acrylonitrile (A): Provides stiffness, surface hardness, resistance to oils and chemicals, heat resistance, and good electroplating performance.
  • Butadiene (B): Acts as a rubber phase, delivering outstanding toughness and low-temperature impact resistance to prevent cracking.
  • Styrene (S): Offers high gloss, easy colorability, and good melt fluidity for smooth molding.

Key Physical Properties

  • Density: 1.04–1.08 g/cm³, lightweight
  • Molding temperature range: 220–260 °C, no definite melting point
  • Heat deflection temperature: 70–100 °C; long-term service temperature ≤ 80 °C
  • Natural color: ivory or pale yellow pellets, available in custom gloss or matte colors
  • Low water absorption, stable dimensional accuracy; food-safe grades are non-toxic and odorless

Main Advantages

  1. Excellent impact resistance, remains tough even at low temperatures, resistant to breaking from drops.
  2. Superior processing performance: suitable for injection molding, extrusion, vacuum forming and 3D printing; ideal for thin-walled complex structures.
  3. Versatile surface post-treatment: supports painting, silk-screen printing, vacuum electroplating and laser engraving.
  4. Resistant to water, detergents, weak acids, weak alkalis and edible oils.
  5. Cost-effective with balanced rigidity and toughness.
  6. Stable electrical insulation, suitable for electronic housings and switches.

Disadvantages & Limitations

  1. Poor heat resistance: cannot sustain long-term exposure above 80 °C, not fit for boiling water containers.
  2. Weak weather resistance: turns yellow and brittle under long-term outdoor UV radiation; UV-stabilized modified ABS is required for outdoor use.
  3. Vulnerable to strong organic solvents such as acetone and thinner, which cause surface corrosion and stress cracking.
  4. Flammable standard grade with yellow flame and black smoke; flame-retardant V0 grade ABS is mandatory for electrical products.

Common Modified ABS Grades

  • General-purpose ABS: home appliance casings, toys, daily necessities
  • High-impact ABS: luggage, safety helmets, sports equipment
  • UL94 V0 flame-retardant ABS: chargers, server enclosures, electrical components
  • High-flow ABS: thin precision parts, keyboard keycaps
  • Heat-resistant ABS: automotive interior parts
  • Glass-fiber reinforced ABS: higher rigidity for structural parts
  • ABS/PC alloy: combines high heat resistance of PC and easy plating of ABS, used for laptop shells and auto exterior trims
  • Food-contact ABS: compliant for food containers and kitchen appliance housings

Typical Applications

  1. Electronics & Electrical: TV/monitor frames, computer cases, mice, routers, power banks, printer housings
  2. Daily Consumer Goods: hard-shell luggage, building blocks, storage boxes, helmets, beauty device casings
  3. Automotive: instrument panels, door trims, air vents, lamp bases
  4. Industrial Equipment: machinery housings, pump casings, protective enclosures, medical device shells
  5. Others: 3D printing filaments, electroplated decorative parts, musical instrument shells, fitness accessories

Material parameters

Parameter NameParameter value
Price$$
Delivery time5days
Wall thickness0.8MM
tolerance±0.005 inch（±0.125mm）
Maximum part size1200 x 500 x 150 mm
Available ABS Grades:ABS Beige (Natural)
ABS Black
ABS Black Antistatic
ABS Milky White
ABS+PC Black
Flame Retardant ABS Beige
Flame Retardant ABS Black
Other custom colors on request

Frequently Asked Questions

  To shorten the delivery cycle of CNC workpieces, we start with the documents submitted by customers. Please provide complete and clear 2D drawings, 3D models, dimensional tolerances, surface requirements, and processing specifications, and specify special materials, surface treatments, and assembly standards. Avoid incomplete drawings, ambiguous markings, and version confusion.
Complete documents enable direct programming, order splitting, and production scheduling, cutting down repeated confirmation and supplementary work. Customers are also advised to finalize order quantity, delivery schedule, and special requirements in advance. Eliminating repeated communication and rework risks at the source accelerates the whole process and effectively shortens the overall lead time.

  With 12 years of expertise in CNC machining, YUEYI stands out from other manufacturers and middlemen. Our factory covers an area of 4,000 mu and is equipped with over 100 processing machines. We achieve a machining precision up to 0.001 mm, capable of producing high-precision components. Backed by standardized production management, our on-time delivery rate reaches 98%. As a direct manufacturer with full in-house production capacity, we control every production link without outsourcing. We deliver consistent quality, outstanding precision and reliable lead time, making us your trustworthy partner for CNC precision machining.

  Fast delivery is one of our key strengths. For 3D printing orders, we support delivery within 3 days, ideal for rapid prototyping and urgent sample requests. For regular CNC machining projects, the standard lead time is around 3 weeks.
We manage the whole process in-house, from drawing review and process planning to production, quality inspection, and shipment, with no intermediate links. Equipped with complete facilities and an experienced team, we reliably fulfill both urgent sample orders and mass production. We guarantee stable lead time and consistent quality to keep your projects on track.

  We offer a full range of surface treatments with rich color options. Our services include anodizing, powder coating, spray painting, electroplating, wire drawing, sandblasting, and polishing. Anodizing features various colors and strong anti-corrosion performance for aluminum parts. Powder coating and spray painting come with extensive color selections and durable coatings. Electroplating enhances luster and rust resistance. Wire drawing creates fine linear textures, while sandblasting delivers a matte finish. Polishing achieves a bright and smooth surface. All finishes can be customized in colors and styles to match your application needs.

  Yes, we fully provide complete material certificates and relevant test reports for all CNC-machined parts. All raw materials are sourced from qualified suppliers with authentic documentation. We can offer material certifications, dimension inspection reports, and quality test records upon request. Every product is strictly inspected before delivery. These official documents fully guarantee material compliance and product quality, supporting your quality audit and project requirements.

  We take strict quality control measures in advance to prevent non-conforming products. Every workpiece is fully inspected dimensionally and visually during and after production to ensure full compliance with design drawings and specifications.
In the rare case of non-compliant items, we will take immediate responsibility. We will promptly confirm the issues with you, then arrange free rework or remanufacturing as required. All related costs will be borne by us. We will also analyze the root cause to optimize our processes and avoid similar problems recurring. Our goal is to deliver qualified products steadily and safeguard your project progress.

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